southwest blackened chicken'n grits sliders with chipotle mayo

[Zippylip]

This was the original purpose of the batch of grits that ended up in this morning’s breakfast cups. I wanted a slider but a little spicier than usual. Began with a gnocco buns made with the dizzy pumpkin slider method, substituting jalapeno polenta/grits as the base in place of the grilled & riced pumpkin. For the burger, ground chicken thighs seasoned with blackening seasoning, seared on cast iron, then topped with melted jalapeno jack cheese, sliced avocado & chipotle mayo:

Begin with loose grits, let cool & add a bit of flour & an egg. Mix well & refrigerate overnight.


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mix up & scoop blobs into a cast iron pan:

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grind up some chicken thighs:

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sear in the cast iron to blacken:

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cool everything off on a rack & reconfigure the egg to go indirect:

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add the jalapeno montery jack cheese:

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when melted, assemble the sliders:

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add some sliced avocado:

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then some chipotle mayo:

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dinner time:

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naked, for the unadventurous:

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perhaps cheese only:

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it's all good :thumb:, but sorry to see Monday coming :mad2:

[cowgirl]

Mmmmm... I think I love those. :becky:

[Zippylip]

Mmmmm... I think I love those. :becky:

Thanks, we enjoyed them a lot, made about 15 in total. They're small, but pack a nice punch

[BigButzBBQ]

Looks really interesting! Bet they tasted awesome. They almost look delicate. :becky:

[chicagokp]

Wow!

[Zippylip]

Looks really interesting! Bet they tasted awesome. They almost look delicate. :becky:

BigButz, they are delicate somewhat. They are about the size of a silver dollar & this version was stacked a little high, you can get it down in 2-3 bites though so it goes quick :clap2:. The original one I did that was similar but had no veggie toppings, so they were a little more durable for their 3 second lifespan :laugh:. The Dizzy Pumpkin Slider:

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l406/schwansonlip/Burgers/Dizzy%20Pumpkin%20Sliders/104.jpg